Art Synergy Kicks Off Annual Backpack and Art Supply Drive In Palm Beach County

Posted on July 28th, 2022 • Category: Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art Supplies, Art Synergy, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Galleries, Local News and Events, The Box Gallery
Art Synergy kicks off its annual drive for backpacks, art and school supplies and makes it easier than ever to participate, even if you don’t live nearby!  The Rickie Report shares the details of drop off spots and endorses the ease of having items shipped to The Box Gallery, headquarters for this drive and Art Synergy. The Drive begins this weekend, July 25 and ends August 6, 2022.
Will you help us reach our 1,000 backpack goal?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Art Synergy, Inc, a 501 (c) 3, has committed to collecting 1000 backpacks for Palm Beach County children returning to school this August.

 

 

“Many families in Palm Beach County have hit very hard and quite possibly suffered the greatest economic hit in the last few years.” says, Art Synergy founder and CEO, Rolando Chang Barrero, “That’s why we are calling for everyone to respond to our friends and families here in Palm Beach County immediately.”  Among the organizations that will co-sponsor this years drive are The YWCA of Palm County, The Latin Quarter, and MoviesMakingADifference. 

 

Donated Backpacks and Art Supplies

 

 

Rolando goes on to explain, “The campaign, designed for all students serves two purposes: raise awareness of the poverty and challenges that our PBC families have suffered during the on-going pandemic and housing crisis. We feel that together we can alleviate some of the costs in preparing our  children for the upcoming school year by providing backpacks, art supplies and basic school supplies for children”.

 

 

DROP      OFF     LOCATIONS:

 

 Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 11-4 PM at the following locations:

 

 

The Box Gallery     811 Belvedere Road     West Palm Beach


Don Ramon Cuban Restaurant     7101 S.Dixie Hwy.   WPB

YWCA Palm Beach County     1016 North Dixie Hwy.   WPB

 

 

ORDER   ONLINE   AND  SHIP  YOUR  DONATION:

 

 

Order online from your favorite provider Amazon, Office Depot, Staples, Walmart, etc., and have it shipped.

Shipping Address:

Art Synergy c/o The Box Gallery

811 Belvedere Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33405

 

 

 

Financial donations can be made at https://www.artsynergy.org/

For more information:

Art Synergy, Inc.  501(c)(3)

Internal Revenue Code: EIN #47-4791072

Contact: ArtSynergyPBC@gmail.com

 

 

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Carl Stoveland’s Photograph Takes Best In Show At The Box Gallery’s ” Florida Showcase 2022 ” Open Now Through August 27. Meet Carl On Thursday, July 28 For A Photo Lecture And Connect With Carl For Other Art Opportunities

Posted on July 13th, 2022 • Category: Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Carl Stoveland, Digital Art/Video, Galleries, Local News and Events, Palm Beach Urban Sketchers, Photography, The Box Gallery

Carl Stoveland‘s photograph taken during his Artist Residency in the Dry Tortugas National Park (during hurricane season) took Best In Show at the Box Gallery’s “Florida Showcase 2022“.  Join Carl on Thursday, July 28 for an interactive “Process with Practices on Photography” free lecture. This Exhibit runs through August 27, 2022.  Because Carl’s photography is only a small part of his larger art practice, The Rickie Report also showcases his paintings as well as classes and meet-ups he sponsors.  Carl’s energy and passion for art is contagious!  If you cannot attend the lecture, please contact Carl to make an appointment at the Gallery!

 

 

 

811 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

https://theboxgallery.info/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Florida Showcase 2022 is an exhibition of contemporary photography by artists living in South Florida. Selections were made by jurors: Pedro Penavel, WPB Magazine Editor in Chief, Kiara Santiago BFA, Florida Atlantic University, and Rolando Chang Barrero, curator at The Box Gallery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibition   is   open   NOW   through   August   27,   2022

 

 

Free    Photography    Art    Talks:

 

 

“Photography:    Process    and    Practice”

 

 

 

Every Thursday, July 28 – August 25, 2022

7 – 9 pm

 

 

 

The Box Gallery

811 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

https://theboxgallery.info/

 

 

 

 

Artist Carl Stoveland with his Best in Show Photograph 

 

 

“It was a once in a lifetime experience… even now,  eighteen months later I am still finding images from that trip to edit!”  

Carl Stoveland

 

 

TRR:   Give us a peek into your experience in the Dry Tortugas.

CS:

The Artist in Residence program at Dry Tortugas National Park is run by the National Parks Art Foundation and the NPS.  It is one of the most extreme residencies out there.  The residency requires two people for safety reasons due to the isolated and remote location of the residency.  Held on Loggerhead Key, an uninhabited island a mere 49 acres in size,  3 miles from Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas 70 miles west of Key West and about 90 miles North of Cuba.
In 2020, fine artist painter Shannon Torrence and I were fortunate enough to be selected as the Artists in Residence (AIRs).  We had applied for slots in 2019 and were finalists but ultimately not selected.  We started planning our application for 2020 the next day.  We built a podcast with guests speaking about art and art residencies,  We created a blog and a social media presence, including a movie trailer for our project we called the “Flying Tortuga Brothers”.  Ultimately we were selected for 2020!  When September arrived and we had gathered all of our gear and food for the month in Key West, we were ferried to Fort Jefferson on the Yankee Freedom to Fort Jefferson on Garden Key. 

 

 

 

 

“The old kitchen house and cistern, Loggerhead Key”
Infrared B&W Photograph by Carl Stoveland

 

 

 

 

That is as far as most tourists ever get as there is no access to Loggerhead Key except by kayak – a 6 mile round trip. There were a few hearty souls who did that during our month, but I think I can count on one hand the number of folks we saw who did that.  Larger boats can tie off to one of two mooring balls and use a dinghy to land on Loggerhead Key.  Over the month we saw perhaps 10 people visit for part of a day.  Once at Fort Jefferson we were taken by a small NPS boat with our gear to Loggerhead Key.  We lived in the old lighthouse keepers house.  The only other house on the island is the old Kitchen house and an intern for the NPS studying the turtles was there.  The lighthouse (its supporting garage and shed) and the two buildings are the only structures on the entire island.  It was rustic with a “capitol R”.  “Desolate” is probably the better word.  The island is stark and beautiful.  The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1997 and that is when the Coastguard turned the island over to the park service.

 

 

 

We had to be self sufficient for the entire month.  There were no runs to the shops for more food, etc.  There was no fresh water so maintaining and operating the desalination plant became a big part of daily life along with monitoring power usage and the batteries in the solar system (as that is needed  for the desalination plant to make the fresh water).  Most days were in the mid 90’s.  I lost 20lbs in the month I was there from all the exercise  ( he says with a smiling emoji). Shannon produced a breathtaking series of small paintings during the month that are fueling his larger works to this day.  I was enchanted by the night sky.  The Dry Tortugas has almost no light pollution so the stars are brilliant.  If you spend a few minute out after dark to let your eyes adjust you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye!  I was like a kid in a candy store photographing the old lighthouse against a backdrop of stars like diamonds hanging in the sky.  My days were spent photographing the water and the emptiness of the island.

 

 

 

Artist Carl Stoveland in Dry Tortugas National Park

 

 

 

I have enough for a full blown exhibit if any galleries want to host a show.  The only piece printed and seen in public (outside of social media of course) is a night scene of the light house with a sky that was lit by lightning and part of the star-filled sky.  It took Best in Show at the “Florida Showcase 2022” at the Box Gallery in West Palm which is running until August 27th.  The residency was a profound experience.

 

 

 

As artist in residence at Dry Tortugas National Park (September 2020) Carl’s goals as an artist became distilled and clarified.  He says, “The shear beauty of the ocean and the night could be overwhelming.  It was there that I realized I needed to use my art as an advocate for protecting our natural environment and making people aware of what we risk losing if these places are lost to over development.  I do this by focusing on a location and showing its beauty through my art”.

 

 

“The experience on Dry Tortugas was life changing for me as an artist…. I questioned whether I could say what I want through the lens”.  ~ Carl Stoveland

 

“This lead to a near-constant exploration of other media.  After working my way through acrylic, gouache, Casein and oil painting I have settled on Oils as my favored medium to paint in for personal work along with my old favorite Watercolor”. ~ Carl Stoveland

 

 

“Dreams of Loggerhead Key” by Carl Stoveland (acrylic on birch panel)

 

 

 

TRR:  What is your creative background?

CS:

 

I grew up in NY near the Catskill Mountains and found my passion for photography hiking along the many trails and streams near my home.  My Dad spent his entire career working in photo labs and my Mom is an oil painter and watercolorist.  (So the apple did not fall far from the tree in this case).  My current passions include a variety of photo and painting media along with teaching  and urban sketching.

 

Carl tells The Rickie Report, “In the language of photography there is a wide angle view and a close up macro view to seeing the world.  I believe it is the same for the life and work of all artists.  The close up macro view speaks to the drive to work every day to improve in their craft and expand the tools they have to interact with the world.  After 35 years as a photographer I reached a certain level of expertise.  Still I am constantly working to find new ways to tell stories.  This has led explorations in various other media including film, audio, podcasting painting and digital art.  We are all both students and masters at the same time.  This is my daily closeup view”.

 

 

“From the standpoint of the wide angle view a mature artist with skills honed over years of hard work yearns for more than just technical proficiency, Carl explains.  They look to the world at large and desire to use their work to have a bigger impact on viewers.  Artists are obligated to use their skills to make people think about bigger issues.  This can be accomplished by creating beautiful work or disturbing/unsettling work.  It requires that a strong point of view be what drives the creation of the art”.

 

 

 

TRR:  How did moving to Lake Worth, FL change your perspective ?

CS:

 

 

When I arrived in Florida in 2016 I was struck by the nature of my adopted town of Lake Worth.  I found people doing projects everywhere, people helping each other and a town that like no other loves to throw a parade.  I set out to capture the people that make this a special place and ask each of them why they think it is special.  The result after two years of shooting were the IAMLAKEWORTH and IAM LAKEWORTHTOO exhibits held at the Hatch in Lake Worth.  It was a great experience and a wonderful way to become one of those fabulous Lake Worthians I admire so much.

 

 

 

I AM LAKE WORTH Exhibit by Carl Stoveland at Hatch 1121 Lake Worth Beach, FL

 

 

“After returning in October 2020 Covid was everywhere and decided to throw myself into accomplishing more paintings.  In the 18 or so months since, I have charged headlong into painting  – adding oils, acrylics, gouache and casein to the watercolors I was already doing”.   ~ Carl Stoveland

 

 

 

TRR:  Please tell us more about your classes At Mounts Botanical Garden and Venue 1201.

CS:

 

 

I spent the remainder of 2020 and 2021 (during covid) in my home studio exploring media and styles.  That left me with a nagging question of what can I do with my art for good.  It was then I decided to look for teaching opportunities.  Mounts Botanical Garden had an opening for a watercolor teacher and found that it was the missing piece of the puzzle!  I love teach almost as much as I like making art.  When it clicks for a student and they have an “A-HA moment” is thrilling to me.

 

 

 

I replenish my creative energies when I teach watercolor at Mounts Botanical Garden on Tuesdays from 10am to 12:30pm.  Class starts with a walk in the garden, a quick demo, and then the students work on what they choose with me wandering the room offering assistance. I am there to enhance their experience, not put my touch on their painting style.  Class is open to all levels.  Signup on the events page of the Mounts website.  Mounts.org  For absolute beginners I also have a starter class with weekly lessons and projects designed to get you up and running as a watercolorist.  CLASS IS FROM 10AM TO 12PM  at Venue 1201 in Lake Worth.  Contact me to sign up (cstoveland@icloud.com)

 

 

 

“As Above so Below”  by Carl Stoveland

TRR:  What does Palm Beach Urban Sketchers offer?

CS:  

 

I am part of the Palm Beach Urban Sketcher group (that is part of the worldwide urban sketching movement https://urbansketchers.org)  Our local group can be found on FaceBook at the Palm Beach Urban Sketcher Group.  It’s an informal group of sketchers who meet up weekly to sketch together at different locations around Palm Beach County.  There is no cost involved (unless the venue we are sketching at has an entrance fee).  Every week we pick a new place to sketch and get word out to the group through FaceBook and an email group.  To be added to the email group simply email me and I’ll be happy to add you.  Whether you are a working artist, like to draw or just think it might be a fun thing to do it is great.  Drawing from life on location over the past year or so has vastly improved all of my art practices.

 

 

 

Sketch in progress at the Society of The Four Arts Garden by Carl Stoveland

 

 

I offer private instruction in photography and photoshop for photographers that want to get to know there cameras better, want to learn how to best edit raw files in photoshop to get the best prints or for pros who want to explore Florida with a camera.  contact me by email to cstoveland@icoud.com  to discuss creating a customized experience.

 

 

 

For more information to purchase Carl Stoveland’s photography and art work, plus class information:

 

 

https://www.carlstovelandart.com

 Email:  cstoveland@icoud.com

 

 

 

 

 

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Rolando Chang Barrero Presents “Future In Focus” As The Box Gallery Explores CRISPR, Ethics, Remediation, Adaptation, And The Possibility Of Future Eugenics

Posted on February 17th, 2022 • Category: Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Classes And Seminars, Galleries, Local News and Events, Mixed Media, The Box Gallery

Curator, Rolando Chang Barrero presents a fine art exhibition with our “Future in Focus” at the Box Gallery in West Palm Beach, FL.  The artworks of Tal Danino and Juan Bernal will explore CRISPR, ethics, remediation, adaptation, and the possible re-introduction of eugenics in our future. The public is invited to the Opening Preview on Saturday, February 26, 2022, with a VIP Reception on Wednesday, March 12, 2022 and a roundtable discussion TBA.  The exhibit is available through March 30, 2022. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Box Gallery

811 Belvedere Road    West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

F R E E       T I C K E T S:

Tal Danino, whose research and work explores the emerging field of synthetic biology, focusing on engineering bacteria gene circuits to create novel behaviors that have biomedical applications.  The interaction of microbes and tumors is a major target of his work, where DNA sequences and synthetic biology approaches are used to program bacteria as diagnostics and therapeutics in cancer. Danino also brings this science outside the laboratory as a TED Fellow and through various science-art projects.

Danino creates visual art involving bacteria and cells and encompassing various themes, often exploring the relationship of humans to microorganisms. His works have gained significant attention and have been featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic, and Wired magazine. He has collaborated with artists such as Vik Muniz in the Colonies series, where he developed a photolithography based printing process to create intricate patterns out of both bacterial and cancer cells. Also in collaboration with Vik Muniz and created by Bernardaud was the Petri collection, a set of porcelain dinner plates depicting pathogenic bacteria.Tal has worked with other artists such as Anicka Yi, exploring concepts of biological identity. In Microuniverse, he used artistic processes such as silk screening to display a variety of petri-dish grown bacterial colonies on different color backgrounds to show their wide range of growth morphologies, from rings to fractals.

Juan Bernal, BA. in Architecture Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia 1976
“My work is about the beauty of Nature and importance of simple things; elements of nature that we usually take for granted, and whose beauty we don’t take time to observe, like a fragment of a leaf, a flower, or the way light is reflected as it strikes a drop of dew. These themes are recreated making emphasis in the geometry of nature’s designs. It is the complexity within the simplicity. The work constitutes an alarm to us all to preserve the environment that we are part of and we are relentlessly destroying, and without which we could not survive…..

Rolando Chang Barrero has established himself as a cultural art leader, founding the Boynton Beach Arts District, co-founder of Art Synergy, the Florida Arts Association, host and founder of Hola Palm Beach the first bilingual art and culture television show in the area. He is the recipient of the Congressional Letter of Commendation and Proclamation for Cultural Leadership.  He serves as curator of The Box Gallery and Compass having received the Best Gallery of 2018 award from the South Florida Gay News.  In the past he has served as Curator/Director of several galleries and currently curates at the Box Gallery in West Palm Beach.  Rolando was recently named as a MUSE Award recipient from the Cultural Council Of Palm Beach County, a prestigious recognition.  

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The Box Gallery Presents “CONCEPTualism 2019” In Partnership With Art Synergy And Art Palm Beach

Posted on January 9th, 2019 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Art Palm Beach, Art Synergy, Art Synergy, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, The Box Gallery, The Written Word, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

A collaborative team of artists have transformed 4000 square feet at The Box Gallery to create a paradigm where their interdependent concepts are woven together, literally and metaphorically.  “CONCEPTualism 2019”  opens at The Box Gallery on Saturday, January 12. Kudos to Rolando Chang Barrero for his insight and vision, bringing this exhibition to fruition, at a time when many people wonder, “Is it art?”.  “CONCEPTualism 2019” takes place in conjunction with Art Synergy and ArtPalmBeach.  The Rickie Report shares the details of this free exhibit and some sneak peeks!

 

 

 

 

P r e s e n t s:

 

CONCEPTualism 2019

In Partnership with Art Synergy and Art Palm Beach

Opening Reception:

Saturday, January 12, 2019

7 PM

The Box Gallery

811 Belvedere Road    West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

Exhibition Dates: 1.12.2019 – 1.31.19

This exhibit is free, but please rsvp below:

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction by Andrea Iaroc:

In her essay,“Contemporary Issues by Conceptualism”by Andrea Iaroc, she states, ” Art needs a concept in order to exist. By definition, a concept is an abstract idea, a general notion, a plan or intention — a conception. Now, how well defined that concept is and the concern within it (e.g. sociopolitical commentary), and depending on the art piece’s placement in history, it may be considered ‘Conceptual Art’ or belong to one of the 30+ art movements in art history.

 

In contemporary art spaces, it is common to hear “is it art?” in reference to Conceptual Art. Instead, I propose we ask: How is the artist trying to communicate their ideas through what we experience visually, olfactory, tactilely, or even through sound and taste? Looking past the aesthetics of art requires a discerning eye and a curious mind. This means that as audiences, we should open our minds to what Conceptual Art offers us and enter into these conversations to transcend our ideas of what art is supposed to deal with and look like.

 

A concern with environmental issues and understanding of wildlife’s importance in our lives is fundamental part of Diane Arrieta’s body of work. She has a BFA in Ceramic Sculpture from Florida Atlantic University and a MSC in Wildlife Health from the University of Edinburgh. These two disciplines are smoothly syncretized in her work, although she uses a variety of media apart from ceramics. In observing her work, Sentinel, it is difficult to miss the references to the Disney version of Snow White, a coming-of-age tale first documented by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in 1812. In this particular work a meerkat stands guard next to the young girl, begging the thought of switching their roles: Our future planet in the hands of our young. In our current sociocultural moment of awakening, it is quite fitting that the sculpture is a girl.

 

 

Feminism, like any ideology and movement, exists in a spectrum. What was acceptable or unacceptable to second-wave feminists is not acceptable or acceptable to fourth-wave feminists, but a constant remains true: the acknowledgement of female bodies, personhoods, and identities as fully human – with rights and opportunities for all. Linda Behar goes beyond the trappings of the present and gives us tools to forge a better future through her varied artistic practice. She captures womanhood without the boundaries imposed by society, be it body shape, comportment, or any other conventions given to that role. Conventions that are also challenged by Sibel Kocabaşi in her work, as well as pressing issues of violence against women, global effects of war and migration, and environmental consciousness.

 

 

History without revisions has a lot to teach, if only proper attention is given. And yet events that should redefine our ways, are collectively forgotten and mistakes are made again – impermanent lessons. Impermanence is one of the concepts that underscore Giannina Coppiano Dwin’s work by using ephemeral materials. Her practice in general touches upon socio-cultural issues and in this particular exhibit, the #MeToo movement. At this point in history we have to reckon with the fact that women are simply not believed when reporting sexual assault, violence, and abuse of power. Yet Arrieta, Behar, Kocabaşi, and Dwin not only represent feminine power and truth channeled through their work, they assert it in all its Mother Gaia greatness for everyone to see, feel, and act upon. Policy changes and societal attitudes need to change in order to actively move the current system forward.

 

 

In a world of faulty systems, denialism, paranoid conspiracies, and extreme polarities, the need to create bridges of understanding and compassion is urgent. Technology has been a key factor in these divisions but it is also the key to repair that rupture. It can help people recognize the importance of understanding climate change and its connection to increasing natural disasters, smart usage of green technology to provide alternative energy sources, and sustainable living. These ideas are hard to ignore when looking at Rick Newton’s work from the jump. Remnants of the Florida we know teem with technologically advanced structures and devices, yet crab claws seem to reign supreme over a post-apocalyptic world that signals the end of the Anthropocene epoch. And yet, his paintings have an aura of hope – not necessarily for humans but for the greater natural world that currently begs for a chance

Meet the Artists:

 

 

Artwork by Sibel Kocabaşi

 

SIBEL KOCABASI 

 “Although the subject is weighty and cruel, I decided that the art should be thoughtful and contemplative.  In Istanbul, I studied manuscript illumination, (in Turkish ‘Tezhip’ which means “painting with gold”).  I also studied traditional rug design and weaving. The combination of all of those studies together have shaped my mind and my skills today. In this particular project, I wanted to emphasize the idea of the contrast between the beautifully detailed handmade rugs, and the gold disposable emergency blankets which were given to the refuges when they arrived in Europe. Gold has many meanings in different cultures (predominantly as a signifier of wealth). The old rug has its own story, its own journey.  Nomadic cultures use rugs as shelters, the rugs are handmade, contain emotional and sentimental symbolisms to the users; in contrast, the gold emergency blankets are disposable, lightweight and mass-produced but yet, they perform the same function of sheltering the itinerants”.   

 

 

DIANE ARRIETA 

“I feel the types of art being shown today has shifted a bit. I see a return to more social, message based works. Olafur Eliasson stated,  “I believe that one of the major responsibilities of artists – and the idea that artists have responsibilities may come as a surprise to some – is to help people not only get to know and understand something with their minds but also to feel it emotionally and physically. By doing this, art can mitigate the numbing effect created by the glut of information we are faced with today, and motivate people to turn thinking into doing” (Eliasson, 2016).

 

Artwork by Diane Arrieta

 

 

“Regardless of shrinking budgets, all the talk of unequal representations, corporate sponsors in museums…. I can see a rise in important social content being shown. That being said, I think the tense climate of society requires a really gentle and engaging approach to these topics. I am not a fan of shock art or full blown activist in your face art. [I used to be, but things mellow with age!] It leaves very little room for equal conversations. People are tired and scared. This is the niche where my work comes in. I am not hammering my ideals in my art. There is an intricacy of my views in the beginning of making the work, but hopefully it transforms into universal ideas and topics that help move the conversation forward”. 

GIANNINA COPPIANO DWI

 
“My artistic practice of late are calls to protect and restore the environment, to heal it, to care for the earth as we care for ourselves.  To restore it we must first heal personally, as a community and globally through mutual understanding.  The awareness that it is all interconnected and that “the welfare of one is bound up in the welfare of all” (Keller) is of prime importance”.

 

 

“For this exhibition, I will be showing images from a performance I did in a Salt Lake in Texas together with objects and installation inspired from that event.  In Spanish, almost all things have gender, Salt in Spanish is La Sal, and its gender is feminine.  Metaphorically during the performance, La Sal represented the female energy of the earth and the female body in an era in which sexual harassment, rape, intimidation and abuse of power is being brought to light because women, in acts of courage, are coming forward with what has been happening to them silently all through history as part of everyday life”.  
 
 

LINDA BEHAR 

 
“I’m an artist whose interest in shapes manifests itself through a variety of media.  I seek to bring forward the contradictions between the expectations of society and an individual’s sense of self.  My focus is on women and the stark standards that have been established for a woman’s appearance.  After finding a study made by the U.S. government in 1940 to standardize the women body, I created a geometrical shape using the measurements generated by the study and presented in drawings and in three-dimensional figures”.

 

 

 

 

Artwork ( Foreground) by Linda Behar   Artwork (Background) by Giannina Coppiano Dwin

“The exploration of shape goes deeper through my work with the study of body language.  The pose is shapes, and shape is both a noun and a verb, to understand the human behavior is imperative to see it at a whole. Body language gave a visual form to identity and enhanced the visual aesthetics of communication. You are what you create, as much as you are what you perform. My goal is to create images that echo the past, confront the present, and embrace the future”.

 

 


“Road to Damascus”by Rick Newton

RICK NEWTON

Rick Newton is a native Floridian born in West Palm Beach in 1967. He earned his BFA with honors from the Massachusetts College of Art, then relocated back to south Florida in 1997. Newton has taught high school level advanced placement classes in drawing and sculpture at the Alexander Dreyfoos School of the Arts as an Artist in Residence. He has also lectured on his work and exhibited at Florida Atlantic University and has taught workshops for the Palm Beach Institute of Contemporary Art (PBICA) under Michael Rush. Rick Newton’s work is included in distinguished private collections across the United States and in Europe. In the last fifteen years he has exhibited his work internationally and nationally, including shows in New York City and highly regarded art fairs such as Art Miami.

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Box Gallery Announces “PUSH! 2018 Photo Festival” With 5 Dates, November 16 – December 16, 2018

Posted on November 13th, 2018 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Classes And Seminars, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, The Box Gallery, The Written Word, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood
Rolando Chang Barrero of The Box Gallery in West Palm Beach’s cultural corridor, announces “PUSH! 2018 Photo Festival”.  The public is invited to five dates and four exhibits during the November 16 – December 16 showcase, including Alternative Photography Exhibitions, Workshops, and Artist Talks.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.  Some events take place at the Compass Gallery in Lake Worth. Read this article and RSVP!

P R E S E N T S:

November 16- December 16 , 2018

PUSH! 2018 Photo Festival

Alternative Photography Exhibitions Workshops and Art Talks

5 Dates! Mark your Calendars

Kickoff Party/ Reception

November 16, 2018

 7 – 9  PM

 

THE BOX GALLERY

811 Belvedere Road     West Palm Beach, Florida, 33406

Directions

 Gallery Hours:  Tuesdays-Saturdays    12-6 PM

 

 

Push! PhotoFest 2018 includes four exhibitions, a workshop, roundtable discussions and mini-fair at:

 The Box Gallery located at 811 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida

and

 Compass Community Center located at 201 North Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, Florida.

 

Presentation of

Hope Kahn’s Pin-Hole Photography

“The photograph is but the bridge that provides the emotional and spiritual connection between the viewer and the art. I look for the darkness in the light, the mystery in the everyday. I spend my time blending nature and the figure into a narrative for the viewer. My mind is wandering, wondering, where my next image hides. I concede to my impulses and instincts to bring mysteries to light.”
– Hope Kahn

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 | 7-10 P
TransCuba
Photographs by Mariette Pathy Allen
TransCuba
Photographs by Mariette Pathy Allen
TransCuba
Photographs by Mariette Pathy Allen

Photographer Mariette Pathy Allen has been an advocate and documentarian of the transgender community for more than 35 years. Photographs and interviews taken during trips in 2012 and 2013 documents the lives and families of transgender women in Cuba, as they struggle to survive discrimination and poverty.
The Great Hall Gallery

Tuesday, November 20 at the Great Hall Gallery at the Compass Community Center for the documentary photographic essay TransCuba by Mariette Pathy Allen.

Compass Community Center 

201 North Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, Florida

https://compassglcc.com

RSVP

*World AIDS Day is December 1, 2018

Friday, November 23, 2018 | 7-10 P

Got Caught Stealing

The Box Gallery

811 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Friday, November 23 at The Box Gallery exploring new directions in portraiture

Photographer Brian Cattelle of Bare USA project.

RSVP

*See Brian Cattelle’s Photomural at The Boynton Beach Art District: Here

 

 

Friday, November 28, 2018 | 6-8 P

November 2018 Social

Compass’ Pride Business Alliance

The Box Gallery

Tickets
 

 

 

 

 

Friday, November 30, 2018 | 7-10

The Ties That Bind

Valan Evers / Alt.Pix

The Box Gallery

811 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

The rope series is not simply physical bondage. Not just ties that limit movement… but the metaphorical ties that constrain his existence.

RSVP

Saturday, December 1, 2018 | 5:30-9 P

Festival Workshop and Roundtable

The Box Gallery

811 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

5:30 PM

Demo: Making a pinhole camera with Hope Kahn

7:00 PM

Roundtable Discussion:

State of the Arts: Photography “Directions 1”

Hope Kahn, Brian Cattelle, Jim Eisele, Eve Harlowe, and others…

RSVP

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 | 7-10 P

The Box Gallery

811 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

7:30 PM

Guest speaker

Valan Evers of Alt.Pix

Group show of work by Art and Commercial Photographers.

Ron Rizzi, Jim Eisele, Eve Harlow, and others…

RSVP

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about these exhibits, upcoming exhibits and workshops, plus Calls to Artists, please contact:

Rolando Chang Barrero

www.TheBoxGallery.info

PalmBeachFineArtGallery@gmail.com

 

 

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Box Gallery Shares Art Calls For 2018 – 2019 Exhibition Season

Posted on August 10th, 2018 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Calls to Artists, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Helpful Hints, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Musical arts, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, The Box Gallery, The Written Word, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

The Box Gallery, founded by Rolando Chang Barrero, offers a gorgeous, flexible 4,000 square-foot, centrally located space.  It can accommodate artists’ needs, from performance art to installation works.  Barrero offers an undetermined number of future possibilities to show works that have yet to be created!  The Rickie Report shares Art Calls for the 2018-2019 Exhibition Season, including: “Breaking Boundaries /Unity 2018”,  “The Art and Text of American Culture”, ” We The People: Politics, Propaganda, and the Arts”, “Push! Pinhole Photography and Other Processes”, and “Conceptualism 2019”.  We are richer, when we share art and culture.  Kudos to The Box Gallery for giving us the space to do it!

 

 

The Box Gallery
811 Belvedere Road   West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

Palm Beach Fine Art Collections
http://palmbeachfineartcollections.theboxgallery.info/

 

 

Art Calls for The Box Gallery 2018-19 Exhibition Season

http://palmbeachfineartgallery.blogspot.com/2018/08/art-calls-for-box-gallery-2018-19.html

APPLICATIONS and GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS

Upcoming Exhibition Art Calls:

 

 

 

 

Deadline for submissions: August 20, 2018

Breaking Boundaries /Unity 2018

Breaking Boundaries /Unity 2018 is an exhibition of works by artists working collaboratively in form or substance without regard for race, gender, sexual identity, age, or creed.

The exhibition celebrates the collaborative works and processes of  a unified art community.
Exhibition Dates: September 15- September 28, 2018
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Deadline for submissions: September 1, 2018

Commentaries:

The Art and Text of American Culture
Exhibition Dates: October 6- October 30, 2018

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Deadline for submissions: October 1, 2018

We The People:

Politics, Propaganda, and the Arts

Exhibition Dates: November 1, 2018- November 09, 2018

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Deadline for submissions: October 20, 2018

Push!
Pinhole photography and other processes
Exhibition Dates: November 16-December 14, 2018

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Deadline for submissions: November 15, 2018

Conceptualism 2019
Exhibition Dates: Jan 11 to February 16, 2019

 

APPLY:

http://palmbeachfineartgallery.blogspot.com/2018/08/art-calls-for-box-gallery-2018-19.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Rolando Chang Barrero:

Artist, curator, and arts advocate, Rolando Chang Barrero, is a graduate of the School of the Art institute of Chicago.  With over 30 years of experience in in the arts, Rolando Chang Barrero, began his career in the late 70’s as graphic designer at  Diamond Dust, Michael T Shirts Inc.   By the early 80’s he helped developed a fashion line “Dust” for the company which took them into the New York Fashion Industry and into the trendiest shops in New York City, Hollywood, Miami, San Francisco, Chicago, and Detroit.  He resides in West Palm Beach, FL and maintains a working professional art studio in Boynton Beach, FL.  The co-founder and curator of Art Synergy is the recipient of many awards including: Ryerson Traveling Fellowship, Congressional Letter of Commendation, Best New Art Exhibit by New Times, Best Art Walk, and a Sony Grant.

 

For more information about these exhibits, renting space or exhibiting your work:

Rolando Chang Barrero

The Box Gallery
811 Belvedere Road  West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

Palm Beach Fine Art Collections
http://palmbeachfineartcollections.theboxgallery.info/

Visit us online:
www.TheBoxGallery.Info
Read our blog
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The Box Gallery Calls To Professional Printmakers For Upcoming “IMPRESS” Exhibition

Posted on April 7th, 2018 • Category: Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Calls to Artists, Galleries, Local News and Events, Mixed Media, Pastel/Drawing, The Box Gallery
Rolando Chang Barrero shares a new Call For Art at The Box Gallery for Professional Printmakers. The Application Deadline is April 26th for “IMPRESS“.  The Exhibit opens to the public from May 12-June 1, 2018.  The Rickie Report shares this call to artists and urges art lovers and art patrons to mark their calendars for what promises to be another blockbuster show!

The Box Gallery

811 Belvedere Road   West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

 CALL   FOR    PROFESSIONAL    PRINTMAKERS

http://palmbeachfineartgallery.blogspot.com/2018/03/art-call-for-impress-exhibition-of.html

 
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Art Call Deadline:  April 26, 2018

Exhibition Dates:   May 12-June 1, 2018

Linda Behar “Series Retablos Altarpiece” 2017 Woodblock Print

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

The non-refundable processing fee for the online application is $40, payable online when you fill out the application on, or before 
paypal.me/whiteboxgallrey
811 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

 

IMPRESS Exhibition is open to all professional printmakers. All work to be exhibited must be well conceived, expertly executed, and arrive ready to hang. If your work requires a pedestal or has any special display requirements, please note.


All work should reflect the individuality 

The exhibition is open to all professional artists.

The images submitted must fully reflect the work to be exhibited. 
Include: Images, description of process, size of work, artist statement, and artist curriculum.

Applicant may submit (1) one image of each work to be shown for consideration. A minimum of two (2) works and a maximum of three (3).

April 26, 2018.
 
The late application deadline is April 30, 2018. A non-refundable $20 late fee in addition to the regular application fee (total $60) will apply.

Payment of Application Fee
Via PayPal.com payee:
or  Send check or money order to Payee: The Box Gallery 811 Belvedere Road   West Palm Beach, Florida 33405
 
ENTRY RULES
Submissions must be sent via dropbox to RolandoBarrero@mac.com
FOLDER MUST BE LABLED “IMPRESS2018/YourName”
 IMAGES:
Applicant may submit (1) one image of each work to be shown for consideration. A minimum of two (2) works and a maximum of three (3).
File format: JPEG only
File dimensions: No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side
File resolution: 300 dpi (standard web resolution)
File size: 5 MB maximum
Notification of accepted works on May 1, 2018. 
 
A contract and other forms will be sent to those accepted into the May 2018 exhibition which opens on May 12, 2018 and continues through June 1, 2018.
 
You must provide a Certified Certificate of Authenticity for each work accepted.
 
Please double check to make sure you have entered an up-to-date email address included with your submission.
 

 Print by Ronald Pacacha

 

 

For more information contact Rolando Chang Barrero

The Box Gallery
811 Belvedere Road  West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

Palm Beach Fine Art Collections 
http://palmbeachfineartcollections.theboxgallery.info/

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Art Call: The First Annual “#ILoveWPB ” Exhibition At The Box Gallery Is Open To All Florida Artists

Posted on January 5th, 2018 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Calls to Artists, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Helpful Hints, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Musical arts, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, The Box Gallery, The Written Word, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

Rolando Chang Barrero announces a Call To Artists in all media, including collaborations, for the First Annual  “#ILoveWPB” Exhibition at The Box Gallery.  All artists are encouraged to apply by the January 15th Deadline.  Of specific interest are pieces of artwork and art projects that: Engage with people, communities or institutions in West Palm Beach; In creation of the work it must include “I Love West Palm Beach” in some manner; Using media / digital technology in an inventive, collaborative way; including Stickers, Posters, Graphic works that can be easily reproduced.  Multidisciplinary and combined practices of visual, sound or performing arts are  especially welcome!  The Rickie Report shares the details.

 

 

 

Rolando Chang Barrero

The Box Gallery
811 Belvedere Road     W. Palm Beach, Florida 33405

CALL    FOR     ART    ENTRIES:

The First Annual #ILoveWPB Exhibition at The Box Gallery

 

Open to All Artists In Florida!

Deadline for proposals January 15, 2018,

Fee: $20

 

 

 

Visit:  palmbeachfineartgallery.blogspot.com/2017/12/art-call-first-annual-ilovewpb.html

 

Gallery owner, art activist, artist and entrepreneur , Rolando Chang Barrero tells The Rickie Report, “We especially welcome proposals that are multidisciplinary and combine practices of visual, sound or performing arts. This Artists Call includes work in all media and collaborative art and media projects, West Palm Beach 2018.   The location for most of the projects are to be produced and installed at The Box Gallery in West Palm Beach ( if needed we will make every effort to secure other location for site specific work). Although professionally framed and presentation of proposal must be made available for exhibition at The Box Gallery”.

 

 

SELECTIONS:

The selections will be made by the collaborative art team (TBA) including guest jurors:

A Guy on Clematis: Aaron Wormus
http://www.aguyonclematis.com/

Miami Art Scene Editor: Kat Wagner
http://www.themiamiartscene.com/

Executive Director WPB DDA: Raphael Clemente
http://www.downtownwpb.com/raphael-clemente/

Curator of The Box Gallery: Rolando Chang Barrero
https://palmbeachfineartcollections.theboxgallery.info/

Join the Facebook event to receive updates on the call!

The Box Gallery calls for work in all media and art projects to be realized during February 2018. The call is open to all Florida artists. Individual artworks in all media will be considered including collaborations, Performance, music, and time-based media.

All work must be gallery ready.

THE FOCUS
We are especially interested in artwork and art projects that:

* engage with people, communities or institutions in West Palm Beach in creation of the work and includes “I Love West Palm Beach” in some manner.
* use media / digital technology in an inventive, collaborative way.
* Stickers, Posters, Graphic works that can be easily reproduced.

 

The main focus of the exhibition is on individual and collaborative art in all media.

 

We especially welcome proposals that are multidisciplinary and combine practices of visual, sound or performing arts.

 

Deadline for proposals: Submit your proposal via by January 15, 2018.

Please email all documents/Proposals with Receipt of payment to PalmBeachFineArtGallery@Gmail.com

Fee: $20 PayPal to The Box Gallery

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rolando Chang Barrero

The Box Gallery
811 Belvedere Road  West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

Palm Beach Fine Art Collections
http://palmbeachfineartcollections.theboxgallery.info/

Join our VIP list Now
Visit us online:
www.TheBoxGallery.Info
Read our blog
http://palmbeachfineartgallery.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

 

 

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Art Synergy V Announces Events, Participating Artists January 17 -21, 2018 And A School Supply Drive

Posted on December 18th, 2017 • Category: Acrylic, Amy Reshefsky Gallery, Armory Art Center, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Art Palm Beach, Art Supplies, Art Synergy, Art Synergy, Artists of Palm Beach County, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Aya Fabric Studio, Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, Boca Raton Art Museum, Boynton Beach Arts District, Brewhouse Gallery, Calls to Artists, Caren Hackman Art, Center for Creative Education, Center For Creative Education Gallery, Classes And Seminars, Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, Continuum, Cornell Museum of Art, Cultural Council Of Palm Beach County, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Delray Beach Center for the Arts/Old School Square, Digital Art/Video, Elizabeth Esther Kelly Weaving & Fabric Studio, Fiber Arts, Flamingo Clay Studio, Flamingo Clay Studio, Galleries, Glass, Habatat Galleries, Hatch 1121, Helpful Hints, Hennevelt's Gallery & Gifts, Jewelry, JF Gallery, Kling Gallery, Lake Worth Art League, Lake Worth Art League, Lighthouse Art Center, Local News and Events, LULA - Lake Worth Arts, Marker 23 Gallery, Martin Artisans Guild, Martin County Open Studio Tour, McMow Art Glass, Metal, Mixed Media, Museums, Musical arts, Northwood Glass Art, Northwood Village, Oil, Old School Square, Palm Beach County Convention Center, Pastel/Drawing, Paul Fisher Gallery, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, The Box Gallery, The Heart Of Delray Gallery, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Whitespace Collection, Wood

A snapshot of events coming up for art Synergy V ArtPalmBeach from January 17 through 21st includes several exciting  additions to the schedule of events!  We’ll partner with Old School Square in bringing a hands-on art project for children to the Convention Center where they will be able to create art and exhibit in the booth during the show! We will be offering free tickets to the fair for the children and their parents.  Each evening after the close of the fair, we have scheduled events with our District Partners in Lake Worth, Delray, West Palm and Lake Park.  The Rickie Report shares the details and the list of artists accepted to art Synergy V’s Exhibit which takes place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Art Synergy has partnered with Eagle Arts Academy in Wellington to gather donations for school supplies for the children that have come to South Florida from Puerto Rico.  The new logo says it all….“art Synergy  We Aspire To Inspire”.  Kudos to all!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 17 -21,  2018

Here is a snapshot of the calendar of events.
More details to follow….

 

 

Artwork by Laurent Dareau

 

 

 

The 2 Main Events are:

Wednesday, January 17

 6  – 10 PM

Art Synergy at ArtPalmBeach

650 Okeechobee Blvd.   West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

Opening Reception Art Synergy V at Art Palm Beach
Opening Reception of Art Synergy and Old School Square “Messy Hands” Children’s Atelier

 

2018 Artists:

Lee Andre
Brian Cattelle
Jacklyn Coyne
Laurent Dareau
Nate Ditzler
Diane Lublinski
Lenore Robins
Barry Seidman
Chad Steve
Melissa Vlahos
Marilyn Walter
Tanya Witzel

 

Art by Diane Lubinski

 

 

 

Thursday, January 18

 Noon – 7 PM

Art Synergy: West Palm Beach
Continuum Pop-up Exhibition

701 S Rosemary Ave. Suite 112 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

V.I.P. Black Tie and Venetian Mask Fundraiser Gala

 

Art by Chad Steve

Friday, January 19, 2018

6 – 10 PM

Art Synergy: Lake Worth
Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts

1105 2nd Avenue South   Lake Worth, FL 33460

A unique gallery Show, live music, wine, appetizers, and GLASS BLOWING BY Benzaiten artists: Rick Eggert and David Peterson. We will also have 2 Visiting Artists joining us for Special Demos: Ross Richmond, Glass Blower and Chadd Lacy, Flameworker.

 

 

Art Synergy: Lake Park
Kelsey Theater

8 PM

700 Park Ave.   Lake Park, FL 33403

Performance by Ordinary Boys: A Tribute To The Smiths & Morrissey

 

 

Art by Jacklyn Coyne

 

Saturday, January 20

Noon – 7 PM
Art Synergy: Delray Beach

Art Synergy VIP Gala Fundraiser at Old School Square- Delray Beach

51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Meet the artists of the Art Synergy V Exhibition and enjoy a magical evening of art and music featuring “Looking Glass”, a group exhibition currently featuring contemporary artwork that immerses the viewer into the piece by creating their own reflection. The viewer and space around the piece become a part of the work itself. Later join us at the adjacent Pavilion for “UNLEASHED DELRAY” a night of high energy music and drink.

Sunday, January 21

Noon – 6 PM
Art Synergy: Boynton Beach
Albert Paley on The Avenue of the Arts

Ocean Avenue from Seacrest Boulevard to Federal Highway.
The national exhibit is an easy-to-walk, self-guided, 30-minute tour along E. Ocean Avenue in the City’s Cultural District. Albert Paley’s descriptive commentary of each of his sculptures can be accessed via a smartphone connecting with a QR code on each of the artwork plaques.

http://www.boynton-beach.org/departments/public_art/avenue_of_the_arts/index.php

The Boynton Beach Art District
ActivistArtistA Bay Gate Mural Project

404-410 West Industrial Ave., Boynton Beach Fl 33426
Self-guided tour

 

 

DROP  OFF  SCHOOL SUPPLIES:

Tuesdays- Saturday 12-5 PM

Rolando Chang Barrero

The Box Gallery
811 Belvedere Road   West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

 

 

To Benefit:  Eagle  Arts Academy  Charter School For The Arts

 

 

 

Art Synergy has partnered with Eagle Arts Academy in Wellington to gather donations for school supplies for the children that have come to South Florida from Puerto Rico. As of this week, Eagle Arts Academy has received 35 children from Puerto Rico, including 16 this week alone. They have spent over $5K in hotel housing support, funded by a GoFundMe account, to house the new families that were devastated by Hurricane Maria. The school is K_* and are in need of backpacks and supplies for these children. You can drop them off at The Box Gallery during business hours.

 

Backpacks (age appropriate)
#2 Pencils
24 – Crayons
Glue Sticks
Box of Tissues
Pink Eraser
Broad Tip Markers
Pair of list Scissors
Pencil Case
Wide Ruled Spiral Bound Notebooks
Pocket Folders
White Glue
Pkg. Washable Felt Markers
Pkg. Lined Paper
Pkg. Plain Paper
Blue Pens
Red Pens
Ruler
1″ Binders
Subject Dividers
Scientific Calculator
Geometry Set
Pocket Dictionary
Thesaurus
Pencil Sharpener
Highlighter Pens
Agenda Book/Student Planner
Stapler
Staple Remover

http://eagleartsacademy.com/

For more information:

www.artsynergy.org

 

 

 

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Box Gallery Celebrates 1st Anniversary With Call For “ALL Florida Exhibition ll Abstract Works”

Posted on April 21st, 2017 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art Events in Palm Beach County, Art in Public Spaces, Calls to Artists, Digital Art/Video, Fiber Arts, Galleries, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Musical arts, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, The Box Gallery, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

As The Box Gallery celebrates its 1 Year Anniversary, curator Rolando Chang Barrero announces the “All Florida Exhibition II: Abstract Works” Exhibition. The VIP Reception takes place on June 17, 2017, and programing will be presented throughout the exhibition dates June 17-July 8, 2017. The Rickie Report shares this CALL FOR ART for all professional artists who reside in Florida.  The deadline for entries is May 25, 2017.

 

The Box Gallery
811 Belvedere Road     West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

PalmBeachFineArtGallery@gmail.com

1 Year Anniversary Celebration

and

All Florida Exhibition II
ABSTRACT WORKS

 

 

 

at
BOX GALLERY
811 Belvedere Road   West Palm Beach, FL 33405
786-521-1199

VIP Reception:

 June 17, 2017

 7PM

 

 

 

ART CALL DEADLINE : May 25, 2017 | 5PM

Curator:
Rolando Chang Barrero

1 Anniversary Exhibition and Celebration
June 17-July 8, 2017

 

 

Application Dates:
April 25, 2017-May 25, 2017

 

Apply:
http://palmbeachfineartgallery.blogspot.com/2017/04/artist-call-all-florida-ii-abstract.html

 

Application Fee: $25.00 per submission, 1 submission per category allowed.

Notification Date:
June 1, 2017

ALL FLORIDA Exhibition II Abstract Works: June 17-July 8, 2017 is a multi media exhibition and sale of exceptional work created and made by professional artists from the State of Florida. The All Florida Exhibition II: Abstract Works is the 1 year Anniversary Exhibition of the Box Gallery.  VIP Reception on June 17, 2017, and programing will be presented throughout the exhibition dates June 17-July 8, 2017.

 

 

All artists wishing to participate are required to submit an application to The Box Gallery and must apply online.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

ALL FLORIDA EXHIBITION II 2017 is open to all professional artists who reside and work in the State of Florida working in the following mediums:
Visual Art: 2D, 3D ,4D (Kinetic-Movement , sound, light
Performance Art, Video, Film, and Musical Performance
All work under 10 feet in height will be considered.
Artist may be responsible for installation of their work depending on complexity.

All artists wishing to participate are required to submit an application and must apply online.

The non-refundable fee for the online application is $25 per submission as follows:
2D works one image per work
3D works 2 views per work
Kinetic work, sound installations, video, film, performance art, and music must send 1 link and support material.

The deadline to apply is May 25, 2017.

All work to be exhibited must be well conceived, expertly executed, and arrive ready to hang or professionally presented.

All work should reflect the individuality of the artist or group presenting.

-Please No giclée’s,
-Photography, lithographs, works created in series, etc must be numbered and accompanied by certificate of authenticity by artist.

Notification of acceptance to the exhibition will be sent via email on or before June 1, 2017.
All work must be delivered to The Box Gallery within 10 days of notification of acceptance and must be picked up from The Box Gallery on or before June 14, 2017 by 5 PM.

Works not picked on July 10, 2017, will incur a $10 daily storage fee which must be paid at time of pick up. All work left after July 14, 2017 becomes the property of The Box Gallery and may be donated, sold, or dispersed of.

A contract and other forms will be sent to those accepted into the ALL FLORIDA II EXHIBITION II: Abstract Works 2017.

Please double check to make sure you have entered an up-to-date email address on your application.

**All submitted 2D or hanging works must be wired and ready for hanging, loose flat work not framed (I.e. prints, photographs, etc.) will not be acceptable entries.**

CATEGORIES

2D, 3D, 4D (Kinetic/Time Based), Sound, Video/Film, Music, and Performance Art
ENTRY RULES
The images submitted must fully reflect the work to be exhibited in the gallery.

An artist who works in more than one media category, must submit an application in each category.

If one application is accepted, only that work in that category will be exhibited.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

IMAGES and FOLDERS VIA Drop Box

Drop Box Link should be emailed to: PalmBeachFineArtGallery@gmail.com
Drop Box Folder Must Be Labeled in this manner:

MAIN FOLDER: ALL FLA ABSTRACT- YOUR NAME

3 SUB FOLDERS: IMAGES, LINKS, ARTIST INFO

1. IMAGES FOLDER
All image files must be labeled with: artist name_title_size.jpg or they will not be considered.
Each individual or group may submit a max. of 3 separate submissions for consideration.
File format: JPEG only
File dimensions: No smaller than 2100 pixels, or 7 inches on the longest side
File resolution: 300 dpi
Price list of all work submitted (Gallery will retains 50% commission on all sales)
In such case where performances. special presentations and or screenings a donation may be suggested and split with artist or group 50/50.

2. LINKS FOLDER
PDF with links and Support Materials

3. ARTIST INFO FOLDER
C.V.
Artist Statement
Your Photo High Resolution
Bibliography of reviews and press

Curator’s selections are based on the level of technical skill, quality of workmanship, and originality of design as represented in the images submitted.

Online Payment:
Payments Online can be made at PayPal.com to PalmBeachFineArtGallery@gmail.com

Mail-In Payment:
Send a Check, payable to The Box Gallery. to:

The Box Gallery
c/o Rolando Chang Barrero
811 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
SECURITY
The Box Gallery will be provided reasonable security (alarm when closed, personnel while gallery is open) on the premises at 811 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida throughout the exhibition, however, each artist exhibits at his or her own risk and should carry appropriate insurance. The Box Gallery will not be held responsible for damage, theft, or loss of your work.

 

 

 

 

For more information about this call for art, exhibits and other events at the Box Gallery:

Rolando Chang Barrero

The Box Gallery
811 Belvedere Road  West Palm Beach, Florida 33405

Palm Beach Fine Art Collections
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